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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.76, 4,114.23 and 794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.76, 4,114.23 and 794.98 is: 1,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.76 : 4,114.23 = 794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.76/4,114.23 = 794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.76x = 4,114.23 × 794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.76x = 3,270,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,730.57/2,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.50

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